Las Vegas Trip Cost Calculator
Vegas costs $80-150/day for budget travelers. Entertainment capital where deals abound midweek and expenses balloon on weekends.
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Las Vegas Budget Guide
Your Vegas Budget at a Glance
Las Vegas offers incredible value or wallet-draining excess - your choice. Budget travelers should expect $80-150 per day (excluding gambling), mid-range travelers $200-400 per day, and luxury seekers $600+ per day.
Where Your Money Goes
Shows and gambling are the hidden expenses. Hotels can be cheap midweek. Food ranges from cheap buffets to celebrity chefs. The good news: drinks are free when gambling and the Strip is walkable.
Budget Traveler Tips
Maximize your dollar by:
- Visiting Tuesday-Thursday
- Playing downtown for lower minimums
- Getting free drinks while gambling
- Eating at food courts
- Enjoying free attractions (fountains, Fremont Street)
Money-Saving Tips
Visit Midweek
Tuesday-Thursday hotel rates can be 50-70% cheaper than weekends.
Save $50-200 per nightGamble Downtown
Fremont Street has $5-10 table minimums vs $15-25 on Strip.
Save $50-100 per sessionGet Free Drinks
Play slots or table games slowly and drinks are free. Tip $1-2.
Save $30-50 per dayUse TodayTix for Shows
Same-day discounted tickets for many shows.
Save $30-50 per ticketBest Time to Visit
Prices can vary by 100% depending on the season
Peak Season (More Expensive)
- New Year's Eve
- March Madness
- Major Conventions (CES, etc.)
- Holiday Weekends
Low Season (Best Deals)
- Summer (Very Hot)
- Midweek Year-Round
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